Blueberry Recipes

These bite-sized morsels deserve to be center stage during summer months. We'll show you how to put them on display in delicious ways.

These bite-sized morsels deserve to be center stage during summer months. We'll show you how to put them on display in delicious ways.

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May 31, 2012

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Healthy Blueberry Recipes

Blueberries are the hallmark of summer. From breakfast to dinner and everything in between, we have recipes to help you make the most of the season's bounty.

We'll start you off with a delicious sipper, Blueberry Thrill. Sweet blueberries infuse spicy gin for summer’s most refreshing sipper. For a fizzy cocktail, pour gin, cardamom syrup, and lemon juice over crushed ice in a glass; top with chilled club soda.

Ricotta Lemon-Blueberry Waffles

Quinoa-Blueberry Breakfast Salad

A little bit of fragrant lemon rind adds just a whisper of sweetness to complement the tart-sweet berries in this salad. If you’d like a little more overt sweetness, you can add 1 teaspoon honey to the dressing (it’ll add about 20 calories).

Blueberry, Lemon and Thyme Chia Jam

Forget pectin—relying on chia seeds to thicken jam is quick and easy. In just 15 minutes, you’ll have homemade fruity goodness on the table. Spread it on whole-grain bread, swirl in your yogurt, or serve alongside salmon.

Blueberry-Chipotle Chutney

Sweet blueberries and spicy chipotle chiles are a combination that can't be beat. Consider using this chutney as a barbecue sauce, basting it onto meat on the grill. Or spread it onto a tortilla, top with sliced grilled chicken and goat cheese, and roll up.

Pain Perdu

Pain Perdu—literally "lost bread"—was traditionally a simple breakfast of day-old French bread dredged in beaten eggs and pan-fried in butter. Our lightened version is a 5-star hit with the addition of blueberry sauce.

Chicken-Fruit Salad

Lemon-Blueberry Muffins

Lemon-blueberry muffins, with a sour-sweet glaze and hint of nutmeg, are perfect any time of day. Nutritional bonus: A mere half-cup of berries provides as much antioxidant oomph as five servings of peas, carrots, apples, and broccoli.

“Royal Blueberry” Gazpacho with Lemon and Mint

This twist on gazpacho is an unexpected first course, a new idea for brunch, or a great summer dessert. Keep it simple by topping it with grated lemon zest and fresh mint, or add drama and texture with flake salt and finely diced honeydew.

Blueberry Crisp

Spend your time in the garden or at the farmers’ market instead of in the kitchen today: This crisp offers a quick reward with little effort. Crisps are a traditional favorite for highlighting fresh berries, and this lighter version may become your new tradition.

Glazed Blueberry Scones

Rediscover a delightful morning treat in these gluten-free scones loaded with fresh blueberries and drizzled with a sweet lemon glaze. Instead of wedges, you can also scoop and drop the dough by 1/4 cupfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet for easier prep and more crispy browned edges.

Lemon-Herb Chicken Skewers with Blueberry-Balsamic Salsa

Blueberries are the standout ingredient for the sweet and sour sauce that accompanies these grilled kebabs. We used cilantro, basil, and parsley, but you can omit the cilantro. You can also serve this salsa on small toasts spread with creamy Camembert or tangy goat cheese.

Gingered Blueberry Shortcake

Blueberries signal the arrival of summer's sweetest days, and this dessert highlights them perfectly. Crumbly shortbread and homemade whipped cream elevate a simple berry to a memorably indulgent treat. The components of this dish can be made in advance, then assembled just before serving.

Blueberry and Blackberry Galette with Cornmeal Crust

The rich, buttery pastry dough is easy and forgiving. Simply roll it out onto parchment paper with a lightly floured rolling pin, and then use the parchment to transfer it to a baking sheet. If you're lucky enough to find wild blueberries like the ones that grow in Maine, use them in this rustic summer tart.